The Crusaders have named three debutants on their bench as they look to get their season back on track against the Fijian Drua at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
The RugbyPass Round Table writers answer the big questions ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season starting with the best and worst of the Kiwi and Australian teams.
Quinten Strange will lead the Crusaders during their Northern Tour when the reigning Super Rugby champions come up against Munster and the Bristol Bears next month.
The Crusaders have a history of turning players from Tawhai country into champions.
The Rebels, who have signed hulking Taniela Tupou, and Western Force have long struggled to put wins together.
At just 35, Matt Todd could very well be on the playing field for the Crusaders, but instead, the 25-time All Black is getting a jump start on his coaching career.
Nine players are new to the club for the upcoming season, with the most notable acquisition of course being Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny.
Western Force coach Simon Cron says his team won't be fooled into complacency after the Chiefs made a whopping 11 changes to their starting side for Saturday night's clash in Perth.
Force captain and back-rower Michael Wells said the side became bored with what they were doing well as the Drua got back into the game.
Western Force are daring to dream of Super Rugby Pacific finals, keeping their hopes alive with a bonus point 34-14 win over Fijian Drua at HBF Park.